On the recordOctober 23, 2017
This is a change the VA has been asking for and would remove the barrier to care that currently exists and would greatly increase access, especially in rural areas.
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congress.govJohn Rice Carter: “This is a change the VA has been asking for and would remove the barrier to care that currently exists and would greatly…”
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Carter emphasizes the importance of legislation for improving VA care access.
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